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August 2, 2013

U.S. to Temporarily Close Embassies Around the World over Security Concerns 
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The United States is closing a number of its diplomatic posts around the
world on Sunday, citing unspecified security concerns. Deputy State
Department spokesperson Marie Harf did not elaborate on the nature of
the threat against U.S. facilities, but said it is possible some may
remain closed for more than a day.

Marie Harf: "So the Department of State has instructed certain U.S.
embassies and consulates to remain closed or to suspend operations on
Sunday, August 4th. The Department has been apprised of information
that, out of an abundance of caution and care for our employees and
others who may be visiting our installations that indicates we should
institute these precautionary steps."

 

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